Source: Soutwest Airlines Southwest Airlines let the good times fly on flight #1563 from DAL to MSY full of Mardi Gras partygoers ahead of the season's biggest weekend of celebrations. As an airline, we employ nearly 200 Employees in New Orleans and have Louisiana fans across our Network that celebrate Mardi Gras so we decided to load up suitcases full of beads and masks and engaged Community Coffee, our official Inflight Coffee Partner, to help us celebrate this festive season with Passengers before they touched down in New Orleans on Thursday afternoon. We had some fun prior to boarding the flight with Mardi Gras Bingo in the gate area where the winner was surprised with a year’s worth of Community Coffee, [...]

Source: Copa Copa Holdings, S.A. (NYSE: CPA) today released preliminary passenger traffic statistics for January 2023: Operating Data January January % Change 2023 2019 Copa Holdings  (Consolidated)   ASM (mm) (1) 2,364.1 2,332.8 1.3 %   RPM (mm) (2) 2,059.3 1,937.2 6.3 %   Load Factor (3) 87.1 % 83.0 % 4.1p.p. 1.  Available seat miles - represents the aircraft seating capacity multiplied by the number of miles the seats are flown. 2.  Revenue passenger miles - represents the numbers of miles flown by revenue passengers 3.  Load factor - represents the percentage of aircraft seating capacity that is actually utilized Given the irregular nature of the Company's operations starting in March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we are comparing this traffic report to 2019 statistics. Consolidated capacity (ASMs) came [...]

Source: Delta Air Lines On Valentine’s Day, Delta shows the love to its employees when the company’s profit-sharing payments hit their bank accounts. This practice, foundational to the airline since 2007, also has a cascading multiplier effect in the communities where Delta people live, work and serve. This year’s payout totals more than $550 million – about 5.5% of each employee’s 2022 pre-tax earnings – representing one of the most generous profit-sharing programs in the U.S. The annual payout is part of a substantive one-two punch to boost employees’ purchasing power, coming on the heels of Ed’s announcement regarding a 5% pay increase April 1 for eligible employees. “When we deliver for our customers, their loyalty drives continued reinvestment in [...]

Source: Caribbean Airlines Caribbean Airlines is the Presenting Sponsor of Machel 40 - ‘One Show’, happening on Carnival Friday (February 17, 2023) in Trinidad. This partnership with the iconic “King of Soca” – Machel Montano, further underscores the airline’s commitment to supporting culture, and by extension legendary Caribbean icons who continue to promote the region globally, through music. Caribbean Airlines CEO Garvin Medera stated, “We are grateful for the opportunity to work with Machel again, who is well known across the region and internationally. He has successfully used Soca music to connect people, and as the leading Caribbean airline brand, we share a common interest in bringing people together. This is one of the main reasons why we are pleased to align [...]

Source: Spirit Airlines New nonstop routes to Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit and Hartford launch by June 2023 with introductory fares starting as low as $59* one way Travelers will get More Go than ever before to explore the Island of Enchantment this spring as Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) announces the launch of five new, nonstop routes from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU). The expansion adds convenient and affordable flights to Atlanta (ATL), Chicago (ORD), Dallas (DFW), Detroit (DTW) and Hartford (BDL), growing Spirit's Puerto Rico service from 11 destinations to 16 by June 2023. The carrier also announced it will increase flights between San Juan (SJU) and Orlando (MCO) to five flights daily and grow flights between San Juan and Baltimore (BWI), [...]

Source: Porter Airlines Porter Airlines is launching its first flights between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Edmonton International Airport (YEG). Edmonton is the first destination in Alberta to be added to the airline’s network. Flights are operated with Porter’s new Embraer E195-E2 jets. A 132-seat, two-by-two configuration gives every passenger more space thanks to no middle seat. Porter’s generous passenger experience, which includes complimentary beer and wine served in real glassware, free premium snacks, and free WiFi, will be available to all travellers. Flights between Toronto and Edmonton also have fresh, healthy meals, and cocktails available, either as part of the all-inclusive PorterReserve fare, or for purchase à la carte with PorterClassic. “The Toronto-Edmonton route is an opportunity for [...]

Source: TAP Promotion is available for purchases until 16 February 2023, for journeys until 30 June 2023 TAP has a Valentine's Day promotion with lovely prices, with Madeira and the Azores from 49 euros (available from mainland Portugal or the islands), Spain from 59 euros, France from 69 euros, Italy, and Great Britain from 89 euros, Cape Verde and São Tomé from 349 euros and all destinations in the United States from 399 euros, prices valid for roundtrip flights, all taxes included. The TAP Valentine's Day promotion is available for purchases until 16 February 2023, for journeys until 30 June 2023 (excluding the Easter period, from 31 March to 17 April) on flights operated by the Company. More information and [...]

Source: WestJet WestJet unveiled 20 new routes and three new destinations to the airline's summer schedule. Offering a comprehensive network of connectivity between Western Canada and the United States, WestJet's summer network additions feature new non-stop service to Washington Dulles, Detroit and Minneapolis, with new routes added to Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Nashville and Seattle. In line with the airline's previously announced strategic direction, WestJet is also expanding domestic travel options across Canada with increased frequencies and options to travel from coast-to-coast, and everywhere in between. "We are thrilled to be expanding our network and giving our guests substantial opportunity to explore the U.S., and Canada from coast-to-coast this summer," said Alexis von Hoensbroech, WestJet Group Chief Executive Officer. "From increased domestic options to expanded [...]

Source: KLM New flight frequencies start on 26 March 2023 KLM will operate a service three times a week from Amsterdam to Hong Kong. Starting with six non-stop flights to both Beijing and Shanghai, we are planning to increase this to daily services in May. Beijing hereby returns to our network. The increased number of flights from 26 March 2023, marks the next step in the resumption of routes from and via Amsterdam to Greater China. The Chinese market is important to the KLM network, because of the level of demand from business travellers. The planned schedules for the summer schedule are as follows: Amsterdam - Hong Kong               Tues./Thurs./Sat. Hong Kong – Amsterdam              Wed./Fri./Sun. Amsterdam – Beijing                      daily Beijing – [...]